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Pope Leo XIV Rejects "Fake News" Label for AI Safety Concerns, Urges Global Dialogue
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News18•29-09-2026, 02:00
Pope Leo XIV Rejects "Fake News" Label for AI Safety Concerns, Urges Global Dialogue
- •Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not "fake news" and must be taken seriously, contradicting President Donald Trump's dismissal of such worries as a "hoax."
- •The Pope emphasized the need for global leaders, particularly the United States and China, to discuss and act on safety issues raised by AI experts to prevent catastrophic risks to humanity.
- •Leo, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity, called for robust AI regulation and a slowdown in technology development, aligning with calls from AI giants like Anthropic.
- •He highlighted the importance of continued dialogue among political leaders, AI developers, and social organizations to address current and future implications of AI.
- •Despite acknowledging the seriousness of the concerns, Pope Leo expressed relative optimism that solutions can be found through collaborative efforts, emphasizing that many people are genuinely interested in addressing these challenges.
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Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not fake news and must be taken seriously, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's dismissal of these worries as a hoax.
Pope Leo dedicated his first encyclical, titled Magnificent Humanity (Magnifica Humanitas), to artificial intelligence, calling for robust regulation, independent oversight, and a slowdown in development to protect humanity.
Under Pope Leo, the Vatican has actively warned against AI-driven apocalyptic risks, called for global rules to oversee the industry, and established a commission to promote dialogue and study ways to prevent AI from destroying humanity.
